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The word of Yahweh which came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the nations.

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A New Prophetic Section

Commentators explain that this verse marks the beginning of a new major section in the book. The following chapters (46-51) are a collection of Jeremiah's prophecies specifically concerning the surrounding pagan nations, such as Egypt, Philistia, and Babylon.

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Jeremiah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Jeremiah 46:1

18th Century

Theologian

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jeremiah 46:1

19th Century

Bishop

The word of the Lord ... —We find here something like the traces of a plan in the arrangement of Jeremiah’s prophecies. Those that…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 46:1–2

16th Century

Theologian

Jeremiah begins here to prophesy against foreign nations and continues to do so until the second to last chapter. This is not to say that he then b…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 46:1

17th Century

Pastor

The word of the Lord which came to Jeremiah the prophet against
the Gentiles .
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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jeremiah 46:1–12

17th Century

Minister

The whole word of God is against those who do not obey the gospel of Christ; but it is for those, even Gentiles, who turn to Him. The prophecy begi…